Answers

Subtract 21/12 from 98/35

1^st number: 2 28/35, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

98/35 - 21/12 is 21/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   98/35 = 98 × 12/35 × 12 = 1176/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   21/12 = 21 × 35/12 × 35 = 735/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1176/420 - 735/420 = 1176 - 735/420 = 441/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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